Saltsburg man killed in Avonmore motorcycle crash
A Saltsburg man was fatally injured when his motorcycle crashed early Saturday in Avonmore.
Westmoreland County Coroner Tim Carson said Tate Matthew Kaleda, 27, was riding east on Route 56 when he failed to negotiate a right-hand curve in the road at about 2:15 a.m.
The motorcycle crossed into the opposing lane of traffic, went off the road and struck a tree, Carson said.
Deputy Coroner Sean R. Hribal pronounced Kaleda dead at the scene. The death was ruled accidental, caused by blunt force trauma to the head.
Kaleda wasn’t wearing a helmet, Carson said. He said speed appears to be a factor in the crash.
Results of toxicology testing aren’t expected to be available for several weeks.
State police and Avonmore police are investigating.
Jeff Himler is a TribLive reporter covering Greater Latrobe, Ligonier Valley, Mt. Pleasant Area and Derry Area school districts and their communities. He also reports on transportation issues. A journalist for more than three decades, he enjoys delving into local history. He can be reached at jhimler@triblive.com.
Remove the ads from your TribLIVE reading experience but still support the journalists who create the content with TribLIVE Ad-Free.